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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,429.70, 435,644.55 and 282,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,429.70, 435,644.55 and 282,653.70 is: 423,980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,429.70 : 435,644.55 = 282,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,429.70/435,644.55 = 282,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,429.70x = 435,644.55 × 282,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,429.70x = 123,136,543,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,136,543,942.34/290,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,980.55

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